RE: Your Piloting Progression
I could not agree with Torqued-Up more! The foamies really improved my flying skills and the profiles are the way to go for starting out in the 3D nitro class. I am still learning a lot about 3D but the foamies allowed me to try new stuff with little risk. I would highly reccommend a Ultimate design if your interested in learning torque rolls (this is my favorite 3D manuever).
Good luck and keep huckin it!